Part of the A13 in Thurrock has shut until Monday for major roadworks.

The road beneath the Orsett Clock roundabout shut at 9pm yesterday and will remain shut until 5am on August 19.

It is a planned closure, with traffic being diverted via the slip roads and roundabout.

Work is underway to widen the A13 from 2 to 3 lanes in both directions between the A128 (Orsett Cock roundabout) and the A1014 (The Manorway, Stanford-le-Hope).

When complete, the widened section will join with the existing 3-lane section of the A13, west of the A128, providing a continuous 3-lane road in both directions between the M25 and Stanford-le-Hope.

As part of the work, 4 bridges will be replaced, the Orsett Cock roundabout will be widened and new traffic lights will be installed to help manage vehicle flows. Public bridges will be built and opened before the old bridges are demolished.

Part of the A13 will be shut (Image: Thurrock Council)

However, delays to journey times are expected as traffic is diverted and Thurrock Council are advising people to plan ahead.

Drivers should make sure they allow extra time for their journeys to account for increased traffic or find alternate routes.